Award-winning actor Harrison Ford delivered Arizona State University's commencement address in front of 14,000 undergraduates on Monday — its largest class yet.
The "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" star urged students to go out and change the world.
“Stand up for someone who can't stand up for themselves; bring people together who weren't talking before," he said. "That's leadership. That's what moves the needle.”
He also reminded them to enjoy their time — to own it: "Because what could be worse than getting to the end of your life and realizing that you haven't fully lived it?"
Ford has also been a longtime champion of global conservation efforts. And in recognition of that work, ASU awarded him an honorary degree.
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